Grayling on the Welsh River Dee - Greenwell's Glory performs gloriously! VCAC

Two sessions and 31 beautiful ladies of the stream to show for it. Catches were split, half on the Parachute Spider Greenwell's pattern and half on the CDC.
The first session was dull, overcast, wet & breezy whereas the second session was dry, warm, sunny and calm. The former session proved more successful too.
It's difficult for non fly fishers to get across to fishing 'Muggles' how therapeutic, how calming and rewarding our pastime is. But that's fine... more time on the river for us! The people I meet; the fellow anglers always cause me to stop and banter; share experiences, tips and guidance and I always end up running out of my favourite and best flies because I'm constantly handing them around. Gives me an excuse to tie more, I guess.
I'm working on my fish handling. Difficult with grayling as the writhe, rhythmically and it's hard to get the barbless hook out, even when it's in her lip. Still, I always return... just my choice.
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[@simonartley1645]

A fabulous,old and effective pattern...let's hope this year we can be out in the spring when it's so effective ...River needs to drop a wee bit...ha!!..Simon,Manchester

[@eoincampbell-flyfishermana4737]

Hi Simon! Yeah, the river was perfect yesterday (21-3-21) and although he other guys fishing spinners and nymphs drew blanks... I' landed eight Grays (but sadly no browns) all on these patterns... Wally Wing variants of my favourite patterns (Greenwell's forms the basis for most of my flies). Looking forward to May with great impatience, now!

[@Dave-fb9ix]

Missing the Dee so so much , hope see you soon

[@eoincampbell-flyfishermana4737]

It's the greatest therapy, Dave, and no mistake!

[@Dave-fb9ix]

Eoin Campbell - Fly Fisherman and Teacher Hopefully I can convince Alin’s wife to approve a trip 😂